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Reading for Motivation
Way back in olden times (when I was a teenager) I read the books written by Frank Kingston Smith. I found “Week-end Pilot” and “Flights of Fancy” at the local library and was immediately fascinated. Years later I also read “Weekend Wings”. They might not have been the start of my fascination with flying but, […]
Continue readingWaukegan Airshow Coming September 11
Fast jets, exciting aerobatic acts, skydivers and a jet powered school bus – the 2010 edition of the excellent Waukegan Airshow is scheduled for September 11. Many outstanding airshow performers are lined up for this years event. If you are in the area, you really should catch the show.
Continue readingLine Up and Wait?
If you thought “line up and wait” referred to that cluster of airplanes bunched up at the end of the active runway on a sunny afternoon, you will have to learn a new definition. Starting next month, the tower instruction to “position and hold” (meaning to taxi into the takeoff position on the runway then […]
Continue readingLightspeed Aviation Foundation
The Lightspeed Aviation Foundation was organized as a way for the Lightspeed corporation to give back to the aviation community. For 2010, the foundation will donate $10,000 to each of five non-profit organizations chosen by votes of the nations pilots. So we, as pilots, have a say in how this grant money will be spent. […]
Continue readingThere is Always Next Year
Due to health issues, Georgia and I missed EAA AirVenture this year. We are already thinking about next year though. It is still far off and a lot can happen in the mean time, but, our hotel reservations are made and we fully intend to arrive in Oshkosh on July 24, 2011.
Continue readingInternational Learn to Fly Day
Saturday, May 15 will be the first International Learn to Fly Day. Flight schools and FBOs across the country will be sponsoring events that day. If you or a friend is interested in learning about flight training, this is a great chance to find out more. You can find a Learn to Fly Day location […]
Continue readingBetter Living Through Alpha: Angle of Attack, Stalls and Spins
Last night I attended a very interesting seminar at Skill Aviation. The description from the FAA FAST web site was: “Better Living Through Alpha: Angle of Attack, Stalls and Spins This seminar will explore angle of attack, stall and spin dynamics and unusual attitude recovery. After the seminar participants will be able to ask questions […]
Continue readingA Small Setback for Georgia
On Thursday, April 29th, Georgia had an appointment with her neurologist. The doctor confirmed that she was doing well and gave the go ahead to start taking the full dose of Mirapex the next day. She ordered the l-dopa discontinued at the same time. We also found out Thursday that the insurance company wanted to […]
Continue readingGeorgia’s Story and Why I Haven’t Been Flying or Posting Much
I have not flown an airplane since August of last year. As you might have noticed, I also haven’t posted much lately. It is time to let my readers, if I still have any, know what has been going on. Georgia’s health has been going downhill for at least the last 3 years. It was […]
Continue readingAnother Excellent Book by Max Trescott
After reading Max Trescott’s GPS and WAAS Instrument Flying Handbook I wanted more. So, I ordered his G1000 Glass Cockpit Handbook. I highly recommend this reference to anyone who pilots, or wants to, an aircraft equipped with the G1000 system installed. Not only will you learn the basic of operating the G1000, you will also get […]
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